After rich medal winning performances in Commonwealth Games and Asiad, Indian boxers would aim to take the fine form in 2019 as well. With Sochi hosting the AIBA men’s boxing world championship from September 7 to 21, male pugilists have a great chance to show their caliber at the world stage one more time before the Tokyo Olympics.
Asian Games champion Amit Phangal, Commonwealth Games Gold medallist Gaurav Solanki, Naman Tanwar and Manish Kaushik will be eyeing for more achievements added to their name.
While the women’s championship will take place in Turkey in October, where Simranjit Kaur, Sonia Chahal, Manisha Moun, Lovlina and Pinky Jangra will also look to give their best and finish on podium.
In 2018 championship that took place in India, Mary won her record sixth World title, while Sonia settled with Silver after losing in summit clash match.
Also Lovlina and Simranjit bagged Bronze each after loss in seminfinal bout.